Dr Claire Richardson Osteopath

Claire Richardson is the co-owner and principal Osteopath at Chadstone Region Osteopathy.

Claire is an experienced osteopath who loves consulting with a wide variety of patients, including children, tradespeople, desk workers, pregnant women and older people. Claire has a particular interest in assisting with headaches and TMJ dysfunction (Jaw pain) as well as chronic and complex pain.

Claire firmly believes in the importance of patient understanding regarding their condition. Claire aims to empower those who consult with her to take control of their condition by understanding what it is, and why it’s there. Claire utilises a wide variety of treatment interventions to get the best results for her patients.

Claire has undertaken further study in the field of chronic and complex pain, and aims to assist those with chronic (longstanding) pain through pain education and team care strategies.

Claire has been active in the media, and on behalf of Osteopathy Australia, has written blogs and commentary on many topics surrounding musculoskeletal health. See our Blog and Media section for more info.

Claire has a firm emphasis on evidenced based therapy, and as such, has undertaken further study of evidence based interventions in many areas.

These include: Explaining the neuroscience of complex and chronic pain (Beyond mechanical pain), Dry Needling (Manual Medicine Australia), Management of Tendon injuries (Complete Sports Care), Biomechanical Assessment of Athletes (New York Sports Medicine), Functional Movement (The Functional Movement Group) and Ergonomic Risk assessment (Corporate Work Health Australia).

Claire and Shaun also enjoy presenting seminars to groups of interested parties (such as gym trainers or clients), on topics such as pain, assessment and function. Please contact Chadstone Region Osteopathy if you would like to enquire about organising a seminar.